Located outside on the quaint sidewalk, lies our River Road Cafe. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, River Road Café offers a relaxed dining experience right on the river.
Our humble coffee cart and café focus on the mantra of simple, classic flavours, best served with friendly service. The classic tradition of roasting every origin separately was just as our Italian forefathers intended those 146 years ago. The simple means of creating blends with flavour profiles that have been proven during the last fourteen decades are what drive our locals back for another drop.
Open 7 days a week from 06:30am
Our al fresco dining and bar area located on the ground floor of The Regatta Hotel in Toowong. Offering stunning views of the Brisbane River and Coronation Drive, a view that’s particularly beautiful when the jacarandas are in bloom, it is one of our most popular bars and dining venues all year-round. The Courtyard offers a relaxed ambience that’s perfect for catching up with friends or family and sharing something from our quality share menu of delectable bites. It’s sure to satisfy your tastebuds and keep the whole group happy.
At Regatta Hotel we proudly boast a wide selection of 33 draught beers, 3 ciders on tap and 1 spirit, through the largest service point throughout the hotel, our Main Bar.
We favour the international finds, including American craft beers like Brooklyn Lager, to premium drops such as Heineken, Peroni and Kirin. If you’re partial to local brews, then we have you covered, with a great selection of Australian staples such as Stone & Wood Pacific Ale and Little Creatures Pale Ale.
With one of the biggest back bars in Brisbane, we are one of the only hotels that offer Balter XPA Brewery Fresh Tank Beer, so crisp and refreshing it tastes as though it came straight from the brewery.
Named famously after a woman dear to the Regatta’s heart, iconic activist Merle Thornton, mother to famous Australian actress Sigrid Thornton, led a defining moment in Australia’s feminist movement at Regatta Hotel in 1965.
Over 50 years ago, Merle Thornton and Rosalie Bognor chained themselves to the foot rail of the Regatta’s then ‘Public Bar’ to protest women’s rights; they were refused service but were bought drinks by sympathetic male patrons while police searched for tools to cut the chains.
Police were called in, including Fitzgerald corruption inquiry identity and self-confessed bag-man Jack Herbert, before cutting the women free and leaving them with the words, “Goodnight girls. Have a good time. Don’t drink too much”.
A newspaper story the following day with a famous photo of the two women is widely considered to have opened the doors of public bars to women nationwide. Just like its muse, this bar offers nothing short of sophistication, with an assortment of cocktail concoctions and fine wines on the menu.
Discover the epitome of luxury at The Glenolive Rooms, an exclusive event space located on level two of The Regatta Hotel. Step into a world of opulence as this heritage function lounge, inspired by the Queensland colonial style, exudes grandeur and elegance. With two beautiful adjacent rooms, a spacious hallway, and access to the verandah offering breathtaking views of the Brisbane River, it’s the perfect setting for cocktail events and VIP lounge-style affairs.
Accommodating one or two groups, The Glenolive Rooms ensure a seamless experience for your guests, making every moment unforgettable. Don’t miss the chance to create cherished memories in this extraordinary function space.
Elevate your events to new heights at The Winterford Room, our premier private function space situated at the front of the hotel on level 1. With breathtaking views of Coronation Drive and the majestic Brisbane River, it’s no wonder that this room is the most sought-after among all our dining and function options.
The Winterford Room, where elegance meets convenience, featuring a stunning black marble bar and state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, this space is perfectly suited for corporate events, special occasions, and unforgettable wedding receptions. Our dedicated team will ensure every detail is flawlessly executed, leaving you free to enjoy the occasion and create lasting memories.
The Thornton Room at the Regatta Hotel is perfect for small functions. It can be used independently or as an additional space for events requiring extra room. The Thornton room has its own private access to the iconic verandah overlooking the beautiful jacaranda trees.
The Gailey Room is used as an adjoining space for the Gazzard or Thornton Rooms to provide additional space for special occasions and corporate events. With its own private access to the verandah, the Gailey Room offers a little bit of extra room to mix, mingle and enjoy your function with your guests.
Gazzard Room is the perfect space for a corporate meetings or presentations, intimate cocktail events or additional space for your large function in conjoining rooms. This function space is equipped with a state- of- the- art, ceiling-mounted projector, suspended television screen and private access to the verandah.
The Verandah bar features a huge wrap- around verandah that overlooks our open- air courtyard with twinkling festoon lights and It has its own private bar with a suspended television screen and speakers inside. This space is perfect for any cocktail event and the verandah can be turned into an intimate outdoor dining experience.
The Whiskey Bar is the perfect area to host your next special occasion, casual gathering or after work drinks. Hosting up to 30 guests in a cocktail style semi- private area with its own bar, the space offers comfort and exclusivity from the main bar of the hotel.
If you’re looking for a private, high-quality dining experience the Henley Room is perhaps the room for you. The room stands as a working wine cellar and features a state-of-the-art AV projector screen, surround sound and a fine dining menu that can be custom designed to suit all tastes.
The Boatshed restaurant has carved a niche as a symbol of stylish and relaxed gastro-pub dining, with sprawling river views and an innovative, seasonal menu. Awarded QHA’s Best Restaurant in 2017, 2018 and 2019, it’s well worth the visit.
A centrepiece of the restaurant is its stunning, two-metre long flame grill, which adds a sense of theatre as guests observe the cooking of the restaurant’s signature dry-aged steaks. With a commitment to fresh, local and seasonal produce, the selection of quality steaks is complemented by a variety of mainstays, with something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Leading on from the Courtyard’s island bar, The Boatshed is stylish and relaxed, featuring eclectic wood furnishings, scattered booths, and soft, earthy textiles in rich browns, neutrals and creams, which create a warm and inviting feeling.
